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Become a Bronco: The nexT STepS

YOU’VE BEENa c c e p T e D

C l a s s o f 2 0 1 7 & T r a n s f e r s

Key ContaCt numbers

Undergraduate Admission 408-554-4700

Bursar’s Office 408-554-1000

Enrollment Services Center 408-551-1000

Financial Aid Office 408-551-1000

Offices of Housing and Residence Life 408-554-4900

Disabilities Resources 408-554-4109

Drahmann Advising and Learning Resources Center 408-554-4318

New Student Programs (Orientation) 408-551-1995

LEAD Scholars Program 408-554-4439

University Honors Program 408-554-4439

International Student Services 408-551-7037

SCU Information Desk 408-554-4000

Key events

Preview Day April 13 and 14, 2013 (freshman and transfer students)

Transfer Admit Day May 31, 2013

Transfer Orientation Sept. 20, 2013

Welcome Weekend Sept. 21–22, 2013

First Day of Classes Sept. 23, 2013

Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 28–29, 2013

(Residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving recess.)

Fall Quarter Exams Dec. 9–13, 2013

Residence Halls Closed Dec. 13, 2013 (9 p.m.)–Jan. 4, 2014 (11 a.m.)

Classes Resume Jan. 6, 2014

www.scu.edu/admitted

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Undergraduate Admission500 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95053-0513

408-554-4700

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C o n g r at u l at i o n s o n y o u r a d m i s s i o n

Santa Clara University welcomes you to its vibrant community of friends and scholars. During

this exciting and rewarding time of your life, we invite you to learn what a Santa Clara education

can offer you and what it means to be a Bronco. We stand proud and committed to upholding our

national reputation for academic excellence. With the guidance of our stellar faculty and staff, we

are dedicated to fostering your intellectual and personal growth in preparation for your lifelong,

meaningful engagement with the world.

Our Jesuit, Catholic identity, focused on educating leaders of integrity to create a more just,

humane, and sustainable world, will deepen your understanding of our great global society. Our commitment to social

justice and care for our environment takes place in many settings and activities on our campus. For example, our

Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) will regularly introduce you to important topics of our time through discourse

with the faculty and classmates you will live with, while our curriculum and academic research connect you to internships

and professional opportunities that abound in Silicon Valley—the capital of technology and innovation that surrounds our

campus. And of course, the plentiful opportunities for civic engagement, entertainment, and recreation through the many

student clubs and organizations will enliven your curiosity and fuel your quest for further discovery. Santa Clara University

is indeed an exciting campus.

This booklet is designed to guide freshmen and transfer students through the next steps toward becoming a Bronco and

help you fully transition into your first year at SCU. We encourage you to attend one of our admitted student events, where

you can take a closer look at our programs, speak with our faculty, and learn about the many opportunities that await

you. For more information about these events, see page 16. We also ask that all students register for their appropriate

orientation sessions that are held during the summer. Orientation offers you an opportunity to make new friends, register

for classes, and get excited as you begin this new chapter in your life.

Let no question about SCU go unanswered. For additional information, you can access our Admitted Students website at

www.scu.edu/admitted or call the Office of Admission at 408-554-4700, and the Enrollment Services Center (“OneStop”)

at 408-551-1000 for questions concerning financial aid and billing. Orientation questions should be directed to

408-551-1995. We are here to help.

Once again, I extend my welcome to you with the highest of hopes that Santa Clara University will become your home,

where you will enjoy the spirit of shared inquiry and a focus on the importance of building a better world.

Sincerely,

Michael SextonVice President for Enrollment Management

Congratulations! We hope you will make Santa Clara University your home.

Congratulations! We hope you will make Santa Clara University your home.

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A Commitment to ExcellenceSanta Clara University is one of the leading universities in the nation, supported by the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person. Renowned for small class sizes, award-winning residential learning communities, and world-class career opportunities, Santa Clara’s values-based education provides the ideal framework for 21st-century social and global responsibility.

E n r o l l i n g At S C U

Y our acceptance to Santa Clara University is

an open door to a new and exciting education

and future. We’ve chosen you to join our dynamic

and diverse student body and be among the

brightest students at SCU. Here we outline

everything you need to do to reserve your spot

for September.

YoUr eCampUS aCCoUntall steps to completing your enrollment—making

deposits, accepting or declining financial aid,

completing the Supplemental pre-enrollment

Information Form (SpIF), registering for orientation,

viewing your transfer Credit report (transfer

students only), and applying for housing—are

done online in eCampus, www.scu.edu/ecampus.

International students may begin the I-20 Visa

process on eCampus.

Your eCampus account was created when you

applied to SCU. You can find your eCampus user

ID in the lower, right-hand corner of your admission

letter. If you have forgotten your eCampus

password, enter your ID, select “forgot my

password” on the eCampus homepage, and

a new password will be sent to the email account

on record.

For eCampus assistance, contact the SCU

Information technology Service Center at

[email protected] or 408-554-5700.

Keep Up tHe GooD WorKWe were impressed with your application and are

eagerly awaiting your arrival on campus. remember,

your senior year or current academic term matters.

admission to Santa Clara’s freshman or transfer

class is contingent on a continued high level of

academic performance during the remainder of your

senior year or current program. Your final transcript

will be evaluated by the admission Committee. If

there is a significant deterioration in your academic

work during your final months of high school or

during the remainder of your current program,

please be advised that your offer of admission may

be rescinded.

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n E w S t u d e n t C h E C k l i S t

e know you’ve got many important deadlines to meet.

to help you stay on track, this checklist will guide your steps

toward becoming a Bronco. all this information can also be

found at www.scu.edu/admiitted.

WWhat I Need To Do

Confirm your enrollment by completing the following steps:

Complete These Important Tasks By

Find More Details Here

Sucessfully Completed On This Date(you fill in these)

❏ Pay the $400 enrollment fee (nonrefundable)* Jan. 7 (Early Decision)

maY 1 (Freshmen)

JUne 15 (Transfers)

page 3

❏ Accept Financial Aid package* Jan. 7 (Early Decision)

maY 1 (Freshmen)

JUne 15 (Transfers)

page 22

www.scu.edu/financialaid

❏ Submit the Supplemental Pre-enrollment information

Form (SPiF)*

maY 1 (Freshmen)

JUne 15 (Transfers)

page 6

❏ register for orientation*

NOTE: Reserve one of the seven freshman sessions. Or, register

for Transfer Student Orientation.

maY 1 (Freshmen)

JUne 15 (Transfers)

page 18

www.scu.edu/orientation

If you are planning to LIVe on CampUS*

❏ Select your top residential learning Community (rlC)

preferences

❏ Submit the $250 housing deposit, housing contract, and

rlC/housing Preference form

NOTE: You will not be able to request housing until you have

submitted your enrollment deposit. More and varied housing

options are available the earlier you apply and deposit.

maY 1 (Freshmen)

JUne 15 (Transfers)

pages 8, 14

www.scu.edu/rlc

www.scu.edu/housing

If you are planning to LIVe oFF CampUS*

❏ Submit the Commuter rlC Preference form

* These steps to be completed in eCampus.

maY 1 (Freshmen)

JUne 15 (Transfers)


What I Need To Do

Confirm your enrollment by completing the following steps in eCampus:

Complete These Important Tasks By

Find More Details Here

Sucessfully Completed On This Date(you fill in these)

❏ Submit official final high school transcripts and AP/iB

credits, or submit final college transcripts

NOTE (for Freshmen): Send your final transcripts showing senior

grades and date of graduation to the Office of Undergraduate

Admission

JULY 1 www.scu.edu/ugrad/

applying.cfm

❏ register with Disabilities resources, if appropriate

NOTE: Go to www.edu/disabilities to register.

JUne 24 www.scu.edu/disabilities

❏ Submit parking appeals

NOTE: If you have a medical condition that requires you to have a

vehicle on campus, please submit an appeal to Campus Safety.

JULY 1 page 15

www.scu.edu/pkgexccp

❏ take the language placement exam if you plan to continue

study of a language; take the calculus readiness exam if

your major will require calculus

NOTE: Go to www.scu.edu/orientation/exams to register.

JULY 1 www.scu.edu/orientation/

exams

❏ Complete all loan and/or verification documents

NOTE: Make sure all forms and necessary signatures have been

submitted to secure your grants, scholarships, and/or loans. The

Financial Aid Office may contact you during this time to complete

these documents.

JULY/aUGUSt page 22

www.scu.edu/financialaid

❏ Submit proof of health insurance

NOTE: Enroll in SCU-sponsored health insurance plan,

or submit the online waiver form if you have your own insurance.

aUGUSt 21 www.scu.edu/cshc/

insurance.cfm

❏ Payment deadline for fall tuition, housing, and fees

NOTE (for Freshmen): Statements will be available online

in eCampus on August 1. Billing/Payment information will

be discussed at Orientation and is available online.

NOTE (for International and Transfers): International and transfer

students have deferred billing for their first term at SCU only.

Statements will be available online via eCampus on October 1.

Billing/Payment information will be discussed at Orientation and

is available online.

aUGUSt 21

(Freshmen)

oCtoBer 21

(International &

Transfers)

www.scu.edu/bursar


Y O u R F i r S t- Y E A r C O L L e G e E X P E r i E n C E

e are delighted to welcome you

to Santa Clara University and to the

challenges, opportunities, and pleasures

of undergraduate education. Santa Clara

offers many resources to support your

transition into the intellectual, social, and

cultural spheres of our campus.

pre-enroLLment In Core CoUrSeS as an admitted student, you complete

the online Supplemental pre-enrollment

Information Form (SpIF) that we use

to pre-enroll new students in Santa

Clara’s Core Curriculum Foundation

sequences (Critical thinking and Writing

and Cultures and Ideas). the SpIF helps

us place you in courses that best match

your interests. In doing so we also

minimize scheduling conflicts, ensure

progress toward graduation, and allow

you to focus on available choices when

you register for your remaining fall-

quarter courses.

Beginning in the first year, our academic

programs encourage viewing issues

from many perspectives. Central to the

first-year experience are two-course

sequences built around themes such

as Civilization and Its Histories, Cultural

Interaction, and personal Identity and

Choices. In one sequence, students look

at various philosophical conceptions of

the self throughout history and across

different cultures and then relate them to

their own sense of self and community.

In another sequence, students improve

their writing through research and

other activities related to their complex

relationships to food.

eLementS oF a JeSUIt eDUCatIonJesuit education is designed to help

you learn to think critically, reflect on

your actions and on the world, and to

act for the good of society. You’ll be

challenged to experience life beyond

the classroom. Getting involved in your

neighborhood, volunteering with a local

or national organization, and doing

work in other countries will help you

become a contributing member of the

global community. SCU will inspire and

challenge you in ways that go beyond

what you would find in most universities.

at Santa Clara, we educate leaders

who will have the knowledge, integrity,

and desire to go out and do some good

in the world. Consider the School of

engineering’s mission to send student

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members of engineers Without Borders

to tanzania, where they trained locals

on the use of solar power and

photovoltaic systems. Here on campus,

students are encouraged to post blogs

on ethical issues, with the best entries

winning prizes.

Santa Clara University’s Jesuit education

will prepare you and move you to make

the world a better place.

L IV InG anD LearnInG toGetHerto help you get off to a great start, you’ll

be a member of one of our residential

Learning Communities (rLCs) whether

you live on campus or commute.

Students in rLCs take core classes,

study, and engage in many co-curricular

activities together. For example, as part

of a religious Studies course linked to

their rLC, a group of students recently

took a tour of the murals painted on

buildings in San Francisco’s mission

District, with a focus on the connections

between religious and ethnic diversity.

another rLC group organized a trip to

the tech museum in San Jose to visit

the Star Trek exhibit—along with their

physics professor—and learned about

the physics of warp drive, anti-matter,

and transporter beams.

Santa Clara’s rLCs provide a holistic

educational experience by bringing

together the academic, residential,

and social components of campus life.

Because all of our rLCs are multiyear

communities, each has developed its

own history, traditions, and distinct

character over the course of many years.

nevertheless, the rLC experience—

getting to know the staff and faculty

associated with your rLC as well as

other students—is the same for all of

them. When people share interests,

knowledge, and experiences, everything

that happens in the community is more

enjoyable and more enriching.


A B O u t o U r R e S I d e n t I A L L e A R n I n G C o M M U n i t i E S

Learn More Find more information about each RLC at www.scu.edu/rlc.

All eight of our RLCs are multiyear. Two RLCs are full, four-year communities. The members of the other six are mostly freshmen and sophomores.

ll students, including those who commute, begin their Santa Clara careers as

members of a residential Learning Community (rLC). Upperclassmen who live on campus

are also members, and students who move off campus continue their rLC connection.

each community has a theme, which is broad and not linked to any particular major.

Students find that being part of an rLC connects them immediately to the campus

community and enhances the SCU experience.

as a member of an rLC you have access

to the residence hall that houses your

community, participate in rLC activities,

and take courses with other community

members. these courses fulfill Core

Curriculum requirements that all Santa

Clara students need to satisfy.

What’s so great about being in an rLC?

Having a wonderful community of friends

close by and taking classes together

allows students to have fun and help

each other with schoolwork. Living in an

rLC helps you make a smooth transition

to Bronco life right away.

all new and transfer students must

submit rLC preferences, whether or

not you will live on campus. Students

accepted to the University Honors

program should indicate preferences

among the alpha, da Vinci, modern

perspectives, and Unity rLCs. For

LeaD Scholars, the rLC choices include

Communitas, Cyphi, Unity, and Xavier.

If you plan to commute, the rLCs are

a great way to stay connected. all

commuter students are to complete

the Commuter rLC preference form

in eCampus.

tHe rLC SUpport SYStemrLCs offer a wealth of resources to

support your studies and your personal life,

such as a leadership team that includes

faculty, staff, and fellow students. each

team is headed by a faculty director (FD)

and a resident director (rD), and includes

resident ministers (rms), and an rLC

academic advisor. all rDs and rms, and

most FDs, live in the residence halls. the

members of this leadership team can help

you with both personal and academic

concerns. each rLC has a staff of student

Community Facilitators (CFs) as well as a

student-led community council, so you can

also help run your rLC.

HoUSInG DepoSItSthe housing deposit is refundable until

may 1. Cancellation after this date will

result in the loss of your deposit, and you

will be charged a cancellation fee that

escalates as the summer progresses.

For further information about the reg-

istration process and cancellation fee

schedule, contact the Housing office at

408-554-4900, visit the Housing website

at www.scu.edu/housing, or email

questions to [email protected].

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Santa Clara’s Residential Learning Communities combine academics, social activities, and service within several broad themes.

A B O u t o U r R e S I d e n t I A L L e A R n I n G C o M M U n i t i E S

In a unique exercise that combines academics and fun, da Vinci RLC students sweep across the ice during a broomball game to learn firsthand the physics-based concepts of friction and inertia.

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S C U r E S i D E n t i A l L e A R n I n G C O m m u n I t I e S

Santa Clara’s residential Learning

Communities (rLCs) enable students to

thrive in a living-learning environment.

there are eight rLCs housed in nine

residence halls throughout the campus.

the chart and map on the following pages

provide an overview of the rLCs, their

themes, and the residence hall locations

and amenities. all accommodations

are fully furnished, include wired and

wireless Internet access, cable tV, and

have laundry and vending facilities in

the building. all buildings are coed, with

all in-room accommodations assigned

single-gender.

RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES Alpha

themes Understanding the modern world through the lens of

Western culture

Description alpha is committed to understanding the benefits and

challenges of Western culture, and to investigating

the modern world through visual and practicing arts,

literature, philosophy, history, and writing. alpha students

seek to develop community and meet the needs of each

individual by focusing on the ideals of compassion,

excellence, wisdom, and honor.

Residence Hall(see map for location)

Graham Hall

Living Space 2 double rooms sharing adjoining bath

Floors 3, north side; 4, south side

Community make-up Freshmen & sophomores

additional Features Lounge, kitchen, and laundry in each “neighborhood” of

30 students; air conditioned; large courtyard green space;

classrooms, study areas, and multipurpose meeting

rooms in public areas



Communitas CyPhi

Individualism, community, and social responsibility; a commitment to local

action with compassion

the environment, sustainability, and the arts—characterized by caring,

creating, and conserving

Communitas is Latin for “community” and signifies the sense of fellowship

that students enjoy in this rLC. Communitas explores the role of the

individual as a member of a group and the tension between an individual’s

rights and his or her responsibilities to the group’s goals. Communitas

provides many opportunities for community-based learning, civic

engagement, and for exploring local ways to make a difference.

Cyphi, with the mission “Sustainability and the arts: making the world a

better place,” concentrates on building tight communities on each floor

throughout the hall. two special opportunities within Cyphi are SLUrp,

the Sustainable Living Undergraduate research project, and SparC, the

Swig performing arts residential Community. SLUrpers engage in applied

research designed to promote a culture of sustainability throughout the

University, and receive academic credit for their work. SparClers are

musicians, artists, actors, photographers, dancers, and poets with a special

take on Cyphi’s theme.

Campisi Hall Swig Hall

traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway traditional residence hall with double rooms off hallway

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Freshmen & sophomores Freshmen & sophomores

First floor single-gender wings with upper floors coed; air conditioned;

rooms recently renovated, including sink with granite vanity; floor lounges

and restrooms; surrounded by large barbeque lawn courtyard

Building fully renovated in 2010, large vanity with sink in rooms; floor

lounges and restrooms; 11th floor Sky Lounge and common-area kitchens;

music/dance practice rooms, conference rooms, and movie-viewing rooms

on lower level with laundry

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RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES da Vinci Loyola Modern Perspectives

themes an interest in science and a

celebration of Italian heritage

and culture—inspired by

the broad interests of Leonardo

da Vinci

Faith, social justice, and the

exploration of your place in

the world

Leadership, vision, and action,

and engaging the 21st century

in the Ignatian tradition

Description Students in da Vinci are

connected by a common thread

of interest in the natural world,

as well as all things Italian. Da

Vinci students are encouraged

to stay together throughout their

four years at Santa Clara.

true to the Jesuit principle of

educating the whole person—heart,

mind, and spirit—Loyola offers

an innovative program integrating

courses, community-based

learning, and the role of religion and

spirituality in modern life. Loyola

students have a wide range of

opportunities to explore their role

in our world as well as the place of

faith and justice.

modern perspectives brings

together students of diverse

backgrounds who want to

join a community marked by

a range of exciting intellectual

and recreational activities. their

interest in social issues and

world events focuses them on

the possibilities for leadership

locally and globally, now and in

the future.

Residence Hall(see map for location)

Casa Italiana Sobrato Hall Dunne Hall

Living Space 4-bedroom (doubles)/

2-bath suites; designed single

rooms with hall bath and

kitchen apartments with single

bedrooms (upperclassmen only)

5-bedroom (single and double)/

2-bath suites and 4 single-bedroom/

2-bath kitchen apartments

traditional residence hall with

double rooms off hallway

Floors 4 3, north side; 4, south side 5

Community make-up Freshmen, sophomores,

juniors & seniors

Freshmen, sophomores,

juniors & seniors

Freshmen & sophomores

additional Features 8-person/4-bedroom/2-bath

suites for freshmen and

sophomores; junior and senior

singles in 4-bedroom kitchen

apartments; units are carpeted

and air-conditioned. Designed

single rooms with hall lounge

and restroom for sophomores,

juniors, and seniors in separate

wing; classrooms in building,

courtyard garden and bocce ball

6-person/5-bedroom/2-bath suites

for freshmen and sophomores; junior

and senior 4-person/4-bedroom/

2-bath apartments with kitchens;

carpeted units with air conditioning;

building features classrooms,

multipurpose meeting rooms,

courtyard garden, and parking

under building

Large double rooms with sinks,

built-in vanity, dresser, and closet;

tile floors; floor lounges and

restrooms; 1st floor single-gender

wings; basement common tV,

kitchen, and study areas

For more information about RLCs and housing, visit www.scu.edu/rlc and www.scu.edu/housing.



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Unity Xavier

Understanding and appreciating diversity; social and

civic engagement

International issues and global

solidarity; integration of faith

and justice

Unity’s theme is grounded in one of the University’s

fundamental values, to cherish our diverse community

and the roots that sustain it. Students with different

backgrounds and academic interests join to understand

the role diversity plays as a catalyst for social change

and engagement, as well as to appreciate its historical

importance. (this rLC is housed in two adjacent

residence halls.)

Xavier students recognize the

global reality of today’s world

and see their community as a

place where students interested

in global issues come together

to better understand that world.

Xavier is an rLC for those who

want to make a difference and

who want to participate in the

Jesuit tradition of the integration

of faith and justice.

McLaughlin Hall Walsh Hall Sanfilippo Hall

traditional residence hall

with double rooms off

hallway

traditional residence hall

with double rooms off

hallway

traditional residence hall with

double rooms off hallway

3 3 3

Freshmen & sophomores Freshmen & sophomores Freshmen & sophomores

Large double rooms with

sinks, built-in vanity,

dresser, and closet; tile

floors; floor lounges and

restrooms; common tV,

and study areas

Large double rooms with

sinks, built-in vanity,

dresser, and closet; tile

floors; floor lounges and

restrooms; common tV,

and study areas

Double rooms, new vanities

with sink, and large closets; hall

restroom, tV lounges and laundry

on each floor; surrounded by

large barbeque lawn courtyard

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What will you do at SCU? We’ll help you settle in quickly so you can get started.


roommateSWho will your roommate be? Santa

Clara’s roommate-matching process is

effective—based on your preferences,

we do our best to get it right.

the online rLC/Housing preference

form is the key to selecting a compatible

living-learning environment and

roommate. You will answer questions

regarding personality, personal habits,

and general interests. Complete this form

honestly and openly so we can find the

best possible match for you.

If you have a specific roommate request,

we will do our best to accommodate

you. In this case, it is important that both

students do the following:

• Mutually request each other as a

roommate choice on the rLC/Housing

preference form. (Please note that you

must request your roommate choice

and confirm the request that they send

to you.)

• Indicate the same RLC preferences,

in the same order.

• Submit your requests no later

than may 1 (freshmen) or June 15

(transfer students). If one roommate’s

submission is late, you will likely not

be assigned as roommates.

• Make sure to submit your enrollment

fee, housing application, the

Supplemental pre-enrollment

Information Form (SpIF), and register

for orientation in order to be placed in

an rLC. If any of these items are not

submitted or completed, you run the

risk of not being placed in the same

rLC as your requested roommate.

D InInG pLanSon the rLC/Housing preference form,

you will choose between two dining plan

options—preferred or Basic. With each

plan, you have the flexibility of dining

when and how you like, or purchasing

groceries on campus to cook your own

meal. the dining plan is a quarterly

allocation of purchasing points, with

the preferred plan offering slightly more

points than the Basic plan, with no

predetermined number of meals per

week. Find more information about dining

options on the Dining Services website,

www.scu.edu/diningservices. as you

enter into your junior year, you will have

the option of selecting additional plans.

Juniors and seniors can select from three

plans: preferred, Basic, or Junior/Senior.

Juniors and seniors living in an apartment-

style accommodation also have a fourth

option to select the apartment plan.

D InInG For a HeaLtHY BoDY, SatISFIeD SoUL, anD V IBrant CommUnItYSCU Dining offers great food, good value,

convenience, and flexibility. We recognize

the importance of providing healthy food

while demonstrating sustainable practices

and ecological awareness. our menus are

created based on seasonal, regional, fresh

ingredients purchased from local farming

communities and served in six distinct

venues that offer continuous dining

service throughout the day and night.

among our wide selections you will find

fair trade coffees, antibiotic-free chicken,

and in-house baked breads. Vegetarian

and vegan options are available at every

meal. our chefs are also able to create

custom dishes for those with special dietary

needs or preferences. please contact

the Dining Services general manager at

[email protected] if you have questions

regarding special dietary accommodations.

FreSHman CampUS reSIDentS anD parKInGFreshman resident students are not

permitted to bring cars to campus. Instead,

SCU has developed a number of alternative

transportation programs that will allow you

to take advantage of the many opportunities

off campus and throughout the Bay area.

If you have an extraordinary need for a

vehicle, such as a medical condition, you

can request an exception.

Hardship request forms are available at

www.scu.edu/pkgexcep.

l i v i n g A n d D i n i n g O n C A m p u S

2012–13 TUITION

$40,572 / year

2012–13 ROOM & BOARD

Dining Plan Options

Room Assignment Preferred Plan Basic Plan

Standard Double $12,945 $12,276

Suite Double* $13,134 $12,475

Suite Single** $15,309 $14,640

*da Vinci and Loyola RLCs only

**Loyola RLC only

The rates above are for the academic year

2012–13 and are presented for general

reference only. For other options available

to upperclassmen and final room and board

rates for 2013–14, please visit the Housing

Office website, www.scu.edu/housing, in January.

Final tuition rates will be available in March at

www.scu.edu/bursar/tuition.


O p p O R t u n I t I e S t O v i S i t

e have several on- and off-campus

events, allowing you and your family the

opportunity to further explore SCU and

answer any questions you may have.

on-CampUS eXperIenCeS

PrEviEw DAY

April 13–14

For admitted freshman and transfer

students

We are celebrating your admission to

Santa Clara at our biggest event of the

year: preview Day. at preview Day you

will get an in-depth look at what SCU

is all about and what it’s like to be a

Bronco.

the event is free to the more than

2,000 guests attending. please note

that housing is not provided. register

online for preview Day at www.scu.edu/

previewday. For a listing of local hotels

and accommodations please visit

www.scu.edu/hotels.

noChE lAtinA

April 11–12

For admitted freshman students of

Latino heritage

this program will introduce you to the

vibrant Latino community at SCU. In

addition to a festive dinner for parents

and students, this overnight program

includes student panels, faculty

presentations, and bilingual financial aid

and housing overviews. Some program

sessions will also overlap with SaDIe,

giving you yet another opportunity to

make lasting relationships with other

future Broncos.

SADiE (StUDEntS oF AFriCAn DESCEnt invitAtionAl EXPEriEnCE)

April 11–12

For admitted freshman students of

African descent

Come join the fun! meet faculty, staff,

alumni, and current students who will

all share their experiences with you and

your parents. this overnight program will

give you a feel for the broad academic,

extracurricular, and cultural facets of

the campus community. Some program

sessions will overlap with noche Latina

for the opportunity to make

more friends.

APEX (ASiAn/PACiFiC iSlAnDEr EXPEriEnCE)

April 11–12

For admitted freshman students of Asian

and Pacific Islander decent

Come join the fun! meet faculty, staff,

alumni, and current students who will

all share their experiences with you and

your parents. this overnight program will

give you a feel for the broad academic,

extracurricular, and cultural facets of the

campus community.

trAnSFEr ADMit DAY

May 31

For admitted transfer students

Join us! the goal of this event is to help

you explore what SCU has to offer.

You will also be able to learn more about

transfer credit and our Core Curriculum.

For more information, please visit:

www.scu.edu/admitted/events.

ShADow SCU: ClASS AnD ovErnight viSitS

Come be a student for a few hours or

overnight. our Shadow SCU program is

available most weekdays from February

through may. please rSVp at least 10

days in advance for best availability.

to register online, go to

www.scu.edu/shadowscu.

toUrS & inFo SESSionS

Get a comprehensive look at Santa Clara

through an information session, student

panel, and student-led campus tour.

these tours are offered daily, monday

through Friday, and on most Saturdays

until may. register online at

www.scu.edu/ugrad/visit.

oFF-CampUS reCeptIonSIn the spring, Santa Clara representatives

travel all over the country to meet with

admitted students and their families.

Check this spring’s schedule of

receptions to see when we will be

near your hometown:

www.scu.edu/admitted/events.

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Come to Preview Day or take a tour of our beautiful campus to see what life is like in the scenic, vibrant Silicon Valley. After your visit, enjoy shopping in nearby San Jose or take a trip to San Francisco, just 45 miles north.


Freshmen– CLAss OF 2017After confirming your enrollment, reserve an

orientation session in eCampus before may 1.

reservations will be accommodated in the

order received.

OrientAtiOn

new student Orientation is your first chance to

experience santa Clara University as a student. At

orientation, you will meet fellow students, discover

your residential Learning Community assignment,

learn about our academic and campus resources,

register for fall quarter classes, and stay overnight

in one of our residence halls.

Orientation is an exciting time for new students and

necessary to prepare for your first quarter at santa

Clara. Because it is so important to your success,

all students are required to attend one of the seven

sessions offered.

Although we encourage all students to attend

a July session, a limited number of spaces are

available in the september orientation session

(september 18–19) for students with special cir-

cumstances. requests to attend this session must

be sent to [email protected] before may 15.

the Office of new student Programs will begin

reviewing requests in mid-April. All requests will

be reviewed in the order received. Because space

in this final session is limited and not all requests

will be granted, students are asked to sign up for

one of the six July sessions as well. if your request

is granted, we will move you to the september

orientation session and send a new confirmation.

Student Fees

All first-year students are charged a one-time $290

program fee. the fee covers all meals, lodging,

materials, publications, activities, and administrative

costs for both Orientation and Welcome Weekend.

internAtiOnAL stUdents

santa Clara University (sCU) currently hosts

approximately 650 active international students

on the F-1 and J-1 visas in addition to other

non-immigrant and immigrant visa types. We

are excited to welcome you to join our diverse

community in an effort to enrich the diversity of the

campus community and to promote international

understanding and global awareness.

to apply for the F-1/J-1 student visa or to maintain

your F-1/J-1 status, you must receive a seVis i-20

or ds-2019. For additional information on how

to obtain the i-20 or the ds-2019 from sCU,

please contact the international student Office

at [email protected], or visit our websites: for the

i-20 www.scu.edu/iss-i20; for the ds-2019

www.scu.edu/iss-ds2019.

International Student Orientation

incoming freshman international students who

are unable to attend an orientation session in

July should plan to attend the september 18–19

orientation session. this fall orientation session will

be similar to those held in summer (see the entire

orientation schedule on page 20).

in addition to orientation, international students

are required to attend the special informational

session on september 17, which addresses the

specific needs of international students and also

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At Orientation, you’ll spend a lot of time with other members of your RLC, including faculty and student leaders. So you’re sure to see familiar faces when you return in the fall.

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Freshman summer OrientatiOn registratiOn Begins: march 1

Session 1: Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9

Session 2: Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12*

Session 3: Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16*

Session 4: Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19

Session 5: Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23†

Session 6: Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26†

Session 7: Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19

* University Honors Program students are required

to attend the second or third sessions.

† University LEAD Scholars are required to attend

the fifth or sixth sessions.

internatiOnal student OrientatiOnregistratiOn Begins: march 1

Orientation: Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19

transFer student OrientatiOn registratiOn Begins: may 1

Orientation: Friday, September 20

For more details, please see the enclosed Transfer

Students insert.

informs them of important visa rules and

regulations for maintaining their non-

immigrant status in the U.S.

It is especially important for all

international students on the F-1 or J-1

visas to attend both the informational

session on September 17 and the orien-

tation session during September 18–19.

New international students planning to

live on campus are able to move into

their housing assignment as early as

Sunday, September 15.

TraNSFer STUdeNTS

Once you have submitted your enrollment

confirmation and fee, you will be

prepared to make your reservation for

Transfer Student Orientation in eCampus.

You should complete these action items

no later than June 15.

Transfer Student Orientation

all transfer students are required to

attend Transfer Student Orientation.

at orientation, you will register for

fall quarter classes, learn about our

academic and campus programs, meet

fellow students, and find out how you

can get involved in the Santa Clara

community.

Student Fees

all transfer students are charged a

one-time $130 program fee. This fee

covers all meals, materials, publications,

activities, and administrative costs for

both Transfer Student Orientation and

Welcome Weekend.


Planning AheadMore information about Orientation is

available at www.scu.edu/orientation,

including a sample schedule, information

on local travel and accommodations, plus

other helpful information for students

and parents. If you have any questions,

contact the Office of New Student

Programs at 408-551-1995

or [email protected].

parent orIentatIon

parents of entering students are strongly

encouraged, but not required, to attend

orientation with their children. parent

orientation introduces parents to the

values, goals, and practices of Santa

Clara University. parents will meet and

interact with administrators, faculty, staff,

and student leaders. In addition, valuable

and pertinent information about the

financial aid, billing and payment process

will be discussed with parents. although

students and parents attend orientation

together, programs for each group are

presented separately.

parent FeeS

parents or guests of first-year students

are charged a one-time $120 program fee

per person. parents or guests of transfer

students are charged a one-time $50

program fee per person. this fee covers

all meals, materials, and administrative

costs for both parent orientation and

Welcome Weekend. please note that

lodging for parents is not provided.

WeLCome WeeKenD

In addition to orientation, students

and parents are also encouraged to

attend Welcome Weekend. Welcome

Weekend is significantly different from

orientation. the official start of the

academic year begins with move-in

on Saturday, September 21, although

please remember that international and

September orientation attendees will

move-in earlier. Students and parents

participate in Welcome Weekend

events beginning Saturday, September

21, which include a resource fair, the

president’s Welcome, rLC activities,

the Welcome mass, a vendor fair, and

informative campus workshops. the

parent program ends at noon on Sunday,

September 22. more information will be

provided over the summer and will also

be available online at www.scu.edu/

welcomeweekend.

For parents and guests who attend only

Welcome Weekend, the cost of the

programs is $20 per person.

Fee WaIVerS

Students who are Federal pell Grant

eligible may request a fee waiver for

orientation. the fee waiver request

must be made at the same time as the

orientation reservation request. an email

should be sent to the office of new

Student programs, [email protected],

stating the reasons for the waiver request,

including any supporting documentation

that may be relevant. all requests will be

reviewed by the Financial aid office and,

if approved, an adjustment will be made

to the student’s financial aid award.


FormS For F InanCIaL a ID ConSIDeratIonIf you have not applied for financial aid,

complete the Free application for Federal

Student aid (FaFSa) and the CSS/Financial

aid proFILe® as soon as possible.

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Federal School Code: 001326

www.collegeboard.com

CSS/proFILe Code: 4851

Steps to view Your Award

Completing the steps below will ensure

timely processing of financial aid for the

upcoming academic year.

1. Go to www.scu.edu/ecampus

2. type your eCampus ID number and your

password in the eCampus login box

3. Under “Finances” select “View/print

award Letter”

4. Select the “View” link to access your

award; you can print your award letter

by selecting the pDF icon under “print”

5. Be sure to accept or Decline your

Financial aid by may 1

Student loan Borrowers

First-time recipients of the Federal Direct

Loan program must complete both Loan

entrance Counseling and the Direct Loan

master promissory note (mpn) before

they can receive their federal loans.

Visit the Federal Direct Loan website at

https://studentloans.gov to complete

these requirements.

keeping informed about Financial Aid

Santa Clara University’s Financial aid

office will be sending you important

information and updates. It is important

that you monitor your email. avoid

jeopardizing your financial aid just

because an email from the Financial aid

office went unnoticed.

F i n A n C i A l A I dStudents receiving financial aid from Santa Clara University have been or will be notified via email by the Financial Aid Office at the

following times:

• EarlyDecision:LateDecember

• EarlyAction:LateDecember

• RegularDecision:LateMarch

• Transfers:Rolling,basedonadmission

Reminder: Be sure to keep your eCampus ID

and password in a secure location, so that you

will be able to access the award via eCampus.

Santa Clara University’s Financial aid

office is committed to helping students

and their families meet the costs of

education. We administer a variety of

financial aid programs, from federal,

state, University, and private sources.

our experienced staff can assist you in

the process of applying and receiving

aid, as well as provide you with

information to help you make thoughtful

decisions.

once you have received notification

of your financial aid award, review

the information via eCampus. as you

examine your award, note that your

expenses for the 2013–14 academic

year may be paid from a variety of

resources. these resources could

include any combination of contributions

from you, your parents, government-

sponsored grants, University-sponsored

grants, or scholarships, student

employment, student loans, parental

loans, private educational loans, and

scholarship assistance from private

agencies. Your award reflects your

family’s particular circumstances, the

eligibility requirements of different

financial aid programs, and the

availability of funds.

Electronic Billing Students will receive monthly billing

statements via electronic format only,

which are available to view and print

through their SCU eCampus. As a

courtesy, an e-bill notification will be sent

to their assigned SCU email address when

a new statement is available to view.

Billing is processed on actual enrollment

so it is imperative that students review

their billing monthly, and/or forward

the information to the responsible party

paying the bill (parent, guardian, employer,

etc.). They also have the option to add a

secondary/preferred email address or set

up an authorized payer to receive an email

notice and pay bills on their behalf. Please

note that the SCU email is the official

email communication method of Santa

Clara, so students are strongly encouraged

to review pertinent information to stay

informed on important deadlines.

Paying a Student’s BillOnline: Students and authorized payers

can make payments quickly and securely

online via eCampus with an electronic

check, free of charge. Payments made

online are reflected on the student’s

account immediately so there are no

delays. Students must be enrolled in

courses before this link is activated. For

more information, visit the “How Do I”

section on the Bursar’s website,

www.scu.edu/bursar.

By Mail: SCU utilizes a lockbox service for

processing payments by mail, therefore

it is extremely important to include the

remittance portion when sending payment

by mail to ensure proper credit to your

account. The mailing address is on all bills

and found by clicking the PDF icon under

the “View Accounts” link.

In Person: Payment by check or cash is

accepted at the Enrollment Service Center,

located in the Admission and Enrollment

Services building, during normal

business hours.

Please note: Credit Cards and Debit/

ATM cards are not accepted for tuition

or fee payment through any of the above

payment methods.

Helpful financial information is

located on the Bursar’s website at

www.scu.edu/bursar. Please take a

moment to become familiar with our

processes. All this and more will also be

discussed during summer orientation.

PAYMENT DEADLINESPayment is due on the 21st of every month

for all billed charges. Any financial aid that

has been approved and accepted by the

student will appear on the billing statement

to decrease the balance owed. If you

believe the aid showing on your statement

is inaccurate, you may wish to contact the

Financial Aid Office at 408-554-4505 for

verification. Remember: The approximate

completion time for external loans and the

Federal PLUS Loan is three to four weeks,

so please make sure your application and

required documents are submitted well in

advance of payment deadlines.

TUIT ION INSURANCE PROTECTIONWe have partnered with A.W.G. Dewar,

Inc., to offer an optional Tuition Refund

Plan. This plan is designed to protect your

educational investment by reimbursing

tuition costs should students find it

necessary to leave the University, for

medical reasons, after the term begins.

Although the University provides refunds

for students taking a leave of absence or

withdrawal, it is limited to the first three

weeks of school. This plan is extremely

reasonable and significantly extends

SCU’s published Tuition Refund Policy.

Families may receive 100 percent of out-

of-pocket cost paid for tuition for students

withdrawing due to personal illness or

accident, even when our own refund policy

has expired. The unexpected happens,

so please consider this option carefully.

Detailed information about the plan is

located at www.collegerefund.com.

F INANCIAL RESPONSIBIL ITYAll students are required to accept the

financial terms and conditions outlined

by the University in order to begin or

continue their enrollment at SCU. Students

will be prompted to accept the terms

and conditions, on an annual basis, upon

their login to eCampus. Students will not

have any access to their Student Center

until they have read and agreed to the

information contained on the page(s)

prompted. Students are basically agreeing

to pay for services rendered by the

University and to abide by all policies

and procedures as published.

Why do students have to do this? Students assume full financial

responsibility once they cross over to

college life, regardless of who pays the

bill on their behalf. Students become

the “borrower” for all educational debt

charged to their student account, and

we want to ensure they understand the

responsibilities and deadlines associated

with enrollment. Documents have to

be completed, procedures followed,

enrollment and payment deadlines

met, and loans have to be repaid or

consequences can be severe. Knowledge

is key to preventing unnecessary actions.


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